RET Staff
Published: 06/04/2012
Posted by: RE Technology

The Basics

To make this as easy to visualize and understand as possible, we will first walk through some of the most basic tasks related to a new transaction.

We'll begin in TransactionDesk, Instanet's transaction management solution. There are several ways to create a transaction:

• If you're a member of certain MLSs, you can use the one-click transaction option from within the MLS to automatically import all the information.
• You can also create a new transaction from within TransactionDesk by entering a transaction name, a data source, a property type, and an MLS or APN number. This method of creating a transaction will also automatically import information from your MLS or a tax service. Here's an example:
  
  

Whether you're using the one-click transaction option or creating a transaction manually, Instanet will automatically load the property information, the parties involved (including contact information, in many cases), and the forms necessary to complete the transaction.